Part 1: You will hear a customer calling a service centre to replace a refill card.
AGENT: Meridian Card Services, you’re speaking with Nia. How may I assist you today? CALLER: Hi, I’m calling because I need to replace my refill card. It still has credit on it, but it isn’t working anymore. AGENT: I’m sorry to hear that. Just to confirm, is the card missing, or is it cracked? CALLER: It’s cracked. The plastic split near the barcode, and now the scanner can’t read it at all. AGENT: I understand. In that case, I can arrange a replacement card for you. Because it’s cracked rather than lost, there’s no charge for the card itself, but there will be a delivery handling fee. Before we organise that, may I take your surname, please? CALLER: Yes, it’s Dorsey. AGENT: Thank you. And can I check your first name as well? CALLER: Kellan. AGENT: Great. Now I’ll need the card number from the front. Please read it as one number, without pauses. CALLER: Sure. It’s 804177926. AGENT: Perfect. And a contact phone number, again as one number, so the courier can reach you if needed? CALLER: Yes, that’s 07944630118. AGENT: Thank you. Now, where would you like the replacement delivered—home or workplace? CALLER: Home, please. AGENT: No problem. What’s your flat number? CALLER: 16. AGENT: And the building name? CALLER: Mallow. AGENT: Thank you. And the postcode, please say it without a space. CALLER: NE35QT. AGENT: Great. Deliveries are made on weekdays only, and someone must be available to sign for the package. Which date would suit you best? CALLER: Friday the 12th would be ideal. I’m usually out on Tuesdays and Thursdays. AGENT: Friday the 12th of April is available, so I’ll book that for you. The handling fee is £6.50. Are you happy to pay that today? CALLER: Yes, that’s fine. AGENT: Thanks. We’ll also transfer any remaining balance. Do you know roughly how much is left on the old card? CALLER: About eighteen pounds. AGENT: That’s helpful. Once you activate the new card, the balance will be moved across automatically. One last thing: your account has auto-refill enabled. Would you like to keep the trigger at five pounds? CALLER: Yes, please keep it at five. AGENT: Excellent. You’ll receive a text message shortly confirming the replacement details. CALLER: Perfect, thanks for your help. AGENT: You’re welcome. Have a nice day.